Fallen Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston honored at back-to-scho…

A special back-to-school giveaway was held on Saturday afternoon in Chicago’s Avalon Park neighborhood in memory of fallen police officer Areanah Preston.

“It’s always been Areanah’s thing. She was a giver and what better way than to give back to the community something that she loved, she loved education,” said her mom Dionne Mhoon.

Mhoon started the Peace For Preston Foundation to honor her daughter’s memory. Officer Preston was killed during an attempted armed robbery in May just days before she was set to receive her master’s degree from Loyola University.

“The goal initially was 200 backpacks. We doubled it, so that’s amazing especially for the first year,” Mhoon said. “It’s very special, and I know Areanah is shining down on us, excited and happy that we’re giving back in her honor.”

Newly-named Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling stopped by the event to show support. He met with CPS families as they prepare for the…